| Acronym | Meaning |
| PPGVB | Perfect Pairing Generalized Valence Bond (wave Function) |
| CNDO/BW | Complete Neglect Of Differential Overlap With Boyd And Whitehead Parametrization |
| SCPT2 | Self-consistent Second-order Perturbation Theory |
| MMEF | Maximum Mid-expiratory Flow (lung Function) |
| GD-OES | Glow Discharge Optical Emission Spectroscopy |
| SARA | Superfund Amendments And Reauthorization Act Of 1986 |
| TSCAP | Thermally Stimulated Capacitance |
| SAFARI | Southern African Regional Science Initiative |
| MERIS | Medium Resolution Imaging Spectrometer |
| HDC | Hydrodynamic Chromatography |